"I Can Only Imagine" by Mercy Me (Flute Solo Arrangement)

This is my flute solo arrangement of Mercy Me's powerful song "I Can Only Imagine". 
 
MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian band focused on worship. I Can Only Imagine was first released in 1999 as part of their independent album The Worship Project. The single did not gain traction until 2001, when it was added as a crossover single on their debut album, Almost There, on INO Records. Lead singer, Bart Millard, wrote the song following his father’s death from pancreatic cancer when he was 18. During that grieving period, Millard became obsessed with the phrase “I can only imagine,” picturing what his father is seeing in heaven now. He felt comforted by that thought and drew from i,t resulting in him writing the song in only ten minutes. I Can Only Imagine carries through the key of E Major with a wide variety in vocal range. The song went on to win the Dove Award for Song of the Year in 2002, top the Billboard 200 in 2005 for seven consecutive weeks, and become triple platinum certified. Millard describes the song as an illustration of what it would be like standing before the Lord in heaven when it is one’s time. The song starts with piano and vocals, showing the beautiful comfort and awe in those thoughts. As the second verse and subsequent choruses arrive, the performer reaches into the higher register with a stronger instrumental texture, including guitar and drums as an exciting final declaration.